PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pinaglabanan
vs
Taphorn

171 cm
35
144 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

170 cm
38
138 lbs
31 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Taphorn!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinaglabanan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taphorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinaglabanan.
Taphorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinaglabanan.
Taphorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pinaglabanan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinaglabanan is looking to counter punch.
Pinaglabanan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taphorn takes one to the side of the head.
Taphorn is looking to slow Pinaglabanan down with leg kicks.
Pinaglabanan connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook but Taphorn avoids it easily.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Pinaglabanan slams his shin into Taphorn's torso.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a left hand but Taphorn moved out of range nicely.
Pinaglabanan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pinaglabanan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taphorn to the ground. Pinaglabanan is now in Taphorn's guard.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan distracts Taphorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully.

Taphorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinaglabanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Taphorn keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taphorn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pinaglabanan is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan tries to roll over but Taphorn keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn winds up and cracks Pinaglabanan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn trying to pass the guard but Pinaglabanan defending well.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control but can't.
Taphorn stalling away here and it's allowed Pinaglabanan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taphorn landing with the ground and pound.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinaglabanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taphorn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position.
Taphorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Pinaglabanan wants to control the position but Taphorn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Taphorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taphorn is trying to control. Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taphorn throwing shots but Pinaglabanan is blocking nicely.
Taphorn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Taphorn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinaglabanan defends it well.
Taphorn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pinaglabanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taphorn is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinaglabanan's head.
Taphorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taphorn wants to free his trapped foot but Pinaglabanan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taphorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinaglabanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Taphorn thows a huge punch but Pinaglabanan dodges it nicely.
Pinaglabanan trying to control here.
Taphorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Taphorn wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinaglabanan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taphorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinaglabanan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pinaglabanan swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taphorn.
Pinaglabanan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinaglabanan digs a good hook to Taphorn's body.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Taphorn.
Pinaglabanan throws a wild body kick that Taphorn sees coming a mile off.
Taphorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinaglabanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan connects with a solid leg kick.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinaglabanan as he jumps to the side.
Pinaglabanan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Pinaglabanan attempts a counter takedown but Taphorn avoids it well and moves away.
Taphorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinaglabanan.
Taphorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taphorn sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taphorn is not content to let Pinaglabanan control the position.
Taphorn trying to control from the bottom.
Taphorn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pinaglabanan is staying active.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there.
Pinaglabanan is looking to take a break and control but Taphorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taphorn is controlling Pinaglabanan's trapped leg to prevent Pinaglabanan from advancing to side control.
Taphorn moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Taphorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinaglabanan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands a big shot to Taphorn's brow.
Pinaglabanan content to stall in guard here.
Taphorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taphorn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pinaglabanan rolls with it to try and escape but Taphorn cranks on the arm and Pinaglabanan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Taphorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Taphorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.